Racine– Margaret Catherine Druse, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Margaret was born in Racine on December 21, 1924 to the late Harry and Ella (nee: Moran) Druse. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, Racine & Kenosha Rural Normal School, and Dominican College. Devoting her life to educating, Margaret served as a school teacher in the Kenosha Unified School District for nearly 42 years, retiring in January of 1987.
Margaret was a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where she was actively involved in the RCIA ministry program. She was also an advocate of the Racine Theater Guild. Survivors include her cousins, John Humphrey, Mrs. Frances Richter, Mrs. Helen Nietzel, and Mr. Frank Denton.
Margaret is further survived by her loving friends and caregivers, Sandra & Eugene Lepisto and Betty Cleven and by her loyal feline companion, Mia. We are grateful to her friends, Peggy Taylor, Sylvia Zarate, and many neighbors who have helped her over the years. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Druse, in 2004.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1 pm in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Terrance J. Huebner officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 12 noon-1 pm. In memory of Margaret, memorials to the Wisconsin Humane Society has been suggested.
We would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to her caregivers at the Heart Failure Clinic, especially Julie, Valerie, Karen, and Dr. Short. Thanks also, to Dr. Gist, and Jemmette and the many caregivers of Society’s Assets.
sandra lepisto says
Margaret was a witty vibrant woman. She travelled much of England, and especially enjoyed Ireland, England, and recently Jersey. Margaret met Iain Ormrod on one of her cruises. They “hit it off” and became friends, Iain agreeing to become an unofficial adapted grandson. Iain married Maud. Margaret visited them after they had their first child. It was a sincere, fun loving relationship. Margaret loved corresponding with the Ormrod’s. She delighted in hearing from them and getting photos of the family. Thanks so much to Ian and Maud for their friendship which brought much joy.
Margaret was a supporter of the Humane Society. She has a lovely cat, Mia. Mia stayed closely by Margaret’s side for the last two weeks of her life. I am looking for a good home for Mia who is about 7 years old. Margaret got her from the local Humane Society. If you are interested call me at 262-554-6497.
Iain Ormrod says
Some thoughts on Margaret Druse, friend, granny (unofficially adopted) and the only person who could put me in my place. I always thought I had a unique sense of humour but when I met Margaret she not only matched it but did it so much better. This wonderful lady put so many smiles on my face over the years, making me laugh so easily with her wry take on things and quick thinking responses and whenever I thought I was being smart she�۪d bring me crashing back down to earth in style. She used to send me cards and packages to my work. There were so many people there looking out for these because they knew that we would find something in there that would entertain us all.
I always found our friendship remarkable considering the great differences between us, age, gender, nationality and attitude to religion, but the one difference between us that made her so great in my eyes was that she would always see the positive and good things wherever they were to be found. She could always use this to pick me up when I needed it and this has tempered my negative views so much over the years. This and the memories of her will mean that although my life is now poorer that she has gone she has left me a better person. Thank you Margaret for all your love.
Greg Nowicki says
My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers go to any of the living relatives and friends of Margaret. She was a remarkable woman and a family friend and classmate of my mother Ruby Nowicki. She was always there for my mother. Growing up I remember all of my parents friends at the Racine Theater Guild and the close friendships that she and her brother Joe had with all the people who worked there. She is now with Joe and the rest of the people who were so instrumental in making the Theatre Guild the success it is today.